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Peter and Myrtle - Interview 03
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Peter lost his licence after taking his key out of the ignition and waiting when it was his right of way while driving.
Despite some difficult times, Myrtle describes being incredibly fond of her husband and, when she was in ill health for a number of years, Peter looked after her like ‘an angel’. Peter was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 80. He is having counseling which is helping him to become more aware of the extremes of his behaviour and to control his temper.
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Duncan - Interview 51
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Duncan often didn’t realise when people were talking to him.
Duncan, 17, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was thirteen years old after originally being diagnosed with dyspraxia. He is currently in sixth form doing his A levels and hopes to go to university.
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Oliver and Suzie – Interview 11b
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Oliver found feeling different was like trying to “shout without having a mouth”.
Oliver was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. His mother and younger brother had also been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome previously. Oliver describes his family as easy going and not concerned about what other people think about them.
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